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Bernie Sanders: “50,000 of them will die unnecessarily every year [if 15…”

Featuring: Bernie Sanders, Independent | U.S. Senate, Vermont

Bernie Sanders & Senate Democratic Leaders Speak to Reporters on SNAP Benefit Cuts

Published October 29, 2025 | Video Starts at 30:18

… parties have made the point and there's still no end in sight and it's time to pass a clean CR to. End the shutdown today. What's your reaction to this? … 50,000 of them will die unnecessarily every year [if 15 million are thrown off healthcare]. … for 20 million people. Yes, ma'. Am. for 20 million people. Yes, ma'. Am. Is there a point in the future that you see where Democrats may decide it's just easier to vote on it? (30:18–30:28)

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Asserts that 50,000 people will die annually if 15 million lose healthcare coverage.

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